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Research Philosophy - Research-Methodology
Generally, research philosophy has many branches related to a wide range of disciplines. Within the scope of business studies in particular there are four main research philosophies: Pragmatism; Positivism; Realism; Interpretivism (Interpretivist) The Choice of Research Philosophy
Pragmatism Research Philosophy
According to pragmatism research philosophy, research question is the most important determinant of the research philosophy. Pragmatics can combine both, positivist and interpretivism positions within the scope of a single research according to the nature of the research question.
Methodology - Research -Methodology
Research can be defined as “an activity that involves finding out, in a more or less systematic way, things you did not know” (Walliman and Walliman, 2011, p.7). “Methodology is the philosophical framework within which the research is conducted or the foundation upon which the research is based” (Brown, 2006).
Realism Research Philosophy
Realism research philosophy relies on the idea of independence of reality from the human mind. This philosophy is based on the assumption of a scientific approach to the development of knowledge. Realism can be divided into two groups: direct and critical.
Interpretivism (interpretivist) Research Philosophy
Interpretivism (interpretivist) Research Philosophy Interpretivism, also known as interpretivist involves researchers to interpret elements of the study, thus interpretivism integrates human interest into a study.
Ontology - Research-Methodology
Ontology and epistemology are two different ways of viewing the research philosophy. Ontology in business research can be defined as “the science or study of being” [1] and it deals with the nature of reality.
Positivism Research Philosophy - Research-Methodology
The five main principles of positivism research philosophy can be summarized as the following: There are no differences in the logic of inquiry across sciences. The research should aim to explain and predict. Research should be empirically observable via human senses.
Axiology - Research-Methodology
This branch of the research philosophy attempts to clarify if you are trying to explain or predict the world, or are you only seeking to understand it. [3] In simple terms, axiology focuses on what do you value in your research.
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Causal Research (Explanatory research) Descriptive Research; Reliability and Validity
Six Sigma - Research-Methodology
Six Sigma philosophy integrates the principles of strategic planning, benchmarking, supply-chain management, organisational learning into a single approach in a synergistic manner, thus successful application of Six Sigma can benefit from advantages associated with each of these individual management principles.
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